USC Physical Therapy Continuing Education

USC Physical Therapy Continuing Education Imagine yourself in a classroom with the leading experts in the profession. We are the nation's leading physical therapy program.

We offer evidence-based short courses and custom courses for licensed physical therapists. Learn from the leading experts in the profession.

🧠 RECOVERY ISN’T JUST PHYSICALAn athlete’s mindset can influence everything from rehabilitation adherence to return-to-s...
09/30/2026

🧠 RECOVERY ISN’T JUST PHYSICAL

An athlete’s mindset can influence everything from rehabilitation adherence to return-to-sport success.

Module IV of our Sports Series examines the psychological side of sports injury management, including:
✔️ Risk factors for injury
✔️ Psychological responses to acute and chronic injuries
✔️ Rehabilitation compliance
✔️ Return-to-sport readiness
✔️ Practical applications for sports medicine clinicians

📅 October 30–31, 2026
💻 Hybrid Format

Gain evidence-based strategies to better support athletes throughout the rehabilitation process and beyond.

Help athletes recover both physically and mentally.

Register with link in bio!

Pediatric physical and occupational therapists are invited to explore START-Play, a perceptual-motor intervention design...
09/30/2026

Pediatric physical and occupational therapists are invited to explore START-Play, a perceptual-motor intervention designed to promote early cognitive and motor development through motor-based problem-solving.

Led by START-Play researchers Dr. Reggie Harbourne, Dr. Sandy Willett and Dr. Stacey Dusing, with special guest Dr. Joe Schreiber, this training will help clinicians apply START-Play principles to everyday practice when working with children with motor delays or at high risk for cerebral palsy.

October 3–4, 2026
8 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
12 contact hours | CEUs provided
Cost: $400

Registered attendees will also be invited to a special lecture with Dayna Pool, owner of The Research Works podcast, on October 1 at 4:30 p.m.

For more information, contact [email protected] or (323) 442-0191.

Link in bio to register!

💬 The words we choose can influence how patients understand, respond to, and manage pain.In Spine Module 2, you’ll devel...
09/29/2026

💬 The words we choose can influence how patients understand, respond to, and manage pain.

In Spine Module 2, you’ll develop practical communication skills rooted in Clinical Practice Guidelines for patients experiencing acute, subacute, and chronic spinal pain.

Learn how to:
🔹 Deliver effective pain education
🔹 Address patient beliefs and concerns
🔹 Encourage self-management strategies
🔹 Support positive behavior change

By improving how we educate and counsel patients, we can help them become active participants in their recovery journey.

📅 October 23–26, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
🎓 2.9 CEUs

Register with link in bio!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Spine Module 1! We appreciated the opportunity to learn alongside clinicians com...
09/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Spine Module 1! We appreciated the opportunity to learn alongside clinicians committed to advancing their knowledge and skills in spine care.

Ready to continue building on that foundation? Registration is open for Spine Module 2. Join us as we take the next step in the series with additional clinical concepts and practical strategies you can apply to patient care.

Learn more and register through the link in our bio.

🩻 IMAGING IS ONLY VALUABLE WHEN YOU KNOW HOW TO INTERPRET IT.Sports Series Module III explores how imaging findings can ...
09/24/2026

🩻 IMAGING IS ONLY VALUABLE WHEN YOU KNOW HOW TO INTERPRET IT.

Sports Series Module III explores how imaging findings can complement your clinical examination and guide management decisions.

📅 October 4, 2026
💻 Online | 3 Hours

Discover how imaging can help you:
✔️ Confirm or rule out injury pathology
✔️ Improve diagnostic accuracy
✔️ Guide return-to-sport decisions
✔️ Communicate more effectively with the healthcare team
✔️ Build confidence in complex cases

Whether you’re working with recreational athletes or elite competitors, understanding imaging is an essential part of comprehensive sports injury management.

Link to RSVP: https://web.cvent.com/event/eeeb1797-58e8-4955-b4bc-4110a3ab8f90/summary

RSVP with link in bio!

Registration is open for the 2026 START-Play Continuing Education Training! Sitting Together and Reaching to Play is a m...
09/23/2026

Registration is open for the 2026 START-Play Continuing Education Training! 

Sitting Together and Reaching to Play is a motor based problem solving intervention that encourages infants to engage with the world, which enhances their motivation to move. 

Designed for pediatric physical and occupational therapists, this course explores the principles, theoretical models, practice examples and adaptive strategies behind START-Play, an evidence-based intervention that connects early motor development with learning and cognition.

📅 October 3–4, 2026
⏰ 8:00am - 2:30pm PST

Register today with link in bio!

⚡ HELP ATHLETES MOVE BETTER. RECOVER FASTER. PERFORM STRONGER.Success in sports isn’t just about treating injuries, it’s...
09/21/2026

⚡ HELP ATHLETES MOVE BETTER. RECOVER FASTER. PERFORM STRONGER.

Success in sports isn’t just about treating injuries, it’s about understanding movement. Join us for Sports Series Module II: Lower Extremity Injury Management & Movement Analysis

📅 October 2–3, 2026

This advanced course will help you:
🏃 Analyze running mechanics
🦘 Assess jumping and landing strategies
↔️ Evaluate change-of-direction performance
💪 Manage common lower extremity athletic injuries
🎯 Implement movement retraining to reduce injury risk and optimize performance

Through hands-on learning and clinical application, you’ll gain practical skills to improve outcomes for athletes across all levels of competition.
Whether you’re working with runners, field athletes, or court sport competitors, you’ll leave with strategies you can apply immediately in practice.

Move beyond rehabilitation. Help athletes return stronger than before. Register today with link in bio!

When treating spinal pain, knowing what intervention to use is only part of the equation. Knowing when and why to use it...
09/17/2026

When treating spinal pain, knowing what intervention to use is only part of the equation. Knowing when and why to use it is what elevates clinical practice.

Join us for Spine Module 1: Managing Spinal Pain with Manual Therapy & Movement and learn a practical, guideline-based approach to evaluating and treating patients with neck and back pain.

Through movement analysis, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and neuromuscular reeducation, you’ll develop a more efficient framework for:
✔ Clinical examination
✔ Treatment planning
✔ Exercise progression
✔ Movement reeducation
✔ Patient-specific decision-making

Whether you’re a newer clinician looking to build confidence or an experienced PT seeking to refine your approach, this course provides practical strategies you can immediately apply in the clinic.

📅 September 25–28, 2026
🎓 2.9 CEUs
🔗 Register with link in bio

Sports medicine isn’t just about treating tissue, it’s about understanding the whole athlete.Join us for Sports Series M...
09/15/2026

Sports medicine isn’t just about treating tissue, it’s about understanding the whole athlete.

Join us for Sports Series Module IV
📅 October 30–31, 2026
💻 Hybrid Format

Explore the factors that influence recovery and performance beyond the musculoskeletal system:
🧠 Psychological responses to injury
🥗 Nutrition and hydration strategies
⚡ Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
🩺 Common medical conditions in athletes
🏃 Return-to-sport considerations

Learn how mental, nutritional, and medical factors impact rehabilitation outcomes and athletic performance.

Because optimal athlete care requires a comprehensive approach.

Register today with link in bio!

🏀 Thank you to everyone who joined us for From Court to Comeback: Lower Extremity Injury Management and Athlete Care in ...
09/12/2026

🏀 Thank you to everyone who joined us for From Court to Comeback: Lower Extremity Injury Management and Athlete Care in Elite Basketball!

We’re grateful to our speakers for sharing their expertise and to all of our participants for spending their time learning, connecting, and advancing their approach to athlete care.

A special thank you to the National Basketball Physical Therapy Association (NBPTA) for collaborating with USC BKN & PT to make this course possible.

Interested in joining us for a future continuing education course? Follow on Instagram to stay up to date on upcoming courses, events, and educational opportunities.

Thank you for being part of our continuing education community. Fight On✌️

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